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24-MMP-B2 Rock Fragmentation: May 2015

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  1. Question 1 Explosive Chemistry – Oxygen Balance of AN/FO
  2. Question 2 Explosive Sensitivity and Initiation
  3. Question 3 Drilling Accuracy
  4. Question 4 Fragmentation, Uniformity, Flyrock and Final-Wall Blast Design
  5. Question 5 Air Blast
  6. Question 6 Ground Vibration
  7. Question 7 Underground Cut Design and Final-Wall Trim Blasting

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National Exams, 09-Mmp-B2 Rock Fragmentation, May 2015, 3 hours, closed book (one double-sided aid sheet permitted). Five (5) questions constitute a complete paper; every question (1-7) is answered in full as a complete study resource.

Reference texts: Persson, Holmberg & Lee, Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering; C.J. Konya & E.J. Walter, Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control (FHWA); ISEE, Blasters' Handbook, 18th ed.; W. Hustrulid, Blasting Principles for Open Pit Mining; SME Mining Engineering Handbook, 3rd ed., Ch. Drilling and Blasting.